Rick Manzi, a winning BBQ master and Marine Veteran shares his insights on what to look out for at the 30th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle in DC on June 25th and 26th, offers some tips he's gathered competing in BBQ competitions across the US, and shares why the event's beneficiary, USO Metro, is so near and dear to his heart. Show Notes: Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle (bbqindc.com) June 25 and 26 Follow Rick Manzi: www.anonymousbbq.com, IG/TikTokFB: anoymousbbq Rick's Picks for Building a Better BBQ Thermoworks/Thermopen Thermometer Nature's Promise Bone-in Chicken thighs Tyson's Chairman Reserve Prime Pork Butts & Ribs Blues Hog Seasonings and Sauces Hotty Toddy Rubs All Que'd Up Rubs All Que'd Up Bayou Bandit Salmon All Que'd Up Brine Healthy Living by Giant Podcast: Get to Know Today's USO (libsyn.com) Healthy Living by Giant Podcast: Myron Mixon's Tips for Better BBQing (libsyn.com)